Families of the disappeared held prayers on Friday at Thirukketheswaram temple, lighting candles in memory of their missing loved ones.
The prayers, organised by the Youth Network, was attended by over 300 people from Vavuniya, Mannar and Mullaitivu, reports Uthayan.
"Five years on since the armed conflict ended, but a normal situation has not returned yet. Many problems, such as human rights violations, land issues, disappearances related problems, political issues and economic issues remain unsolved," said organisers.
"We are disappointed after believing in many politicians, government organisations and commissions. Who should we say our problems to? Who is going to solve it?" asked the families.
"We are lost without any solution. Hence forth we are praying to the god at the temple for the return of our disappeared and to solve all our problems," they added.
The prayers coincide with the marking of International Day of the Disappeared on August 20.
Meanwhile attempts to hold prayers for the displaced persons of Valikaamam North were abandoned this week, after organisers received threats from military intelligence officers. See here.
We need your support
Sri Lanka is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a journalist. Tamil journalists are particularly at threat, with at least 41 media workers known to have been killed by the Sri Lankan state or its paramilitaries during and after the armed conflict.
Despite the risks, our team on the ground remain committed to providing detailed and accurate reporting of developments in the Tamil homeland, across the island and around the world, as well as providing expert analysis and insight from the Tamil point of view
We need your support in keeping our journalism going. Support our work today.
For more ways to donate visit https://donate.tamilguardian.com.
